Monthly Archives: December 2018
FLOWER QUOTE: TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH
December 31, 2018

MY TWO CENTS Take a leap of faith and begin this wondrous new year by believing… What do you believe 2019 is the year of for you? What leap will you be taking? Life is very short, so don’t wait any longer to let the world know what you have to offer. We will be ever so grateful. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sarah Ban Breathnach is one of those people who has touched my life though through her book ...
Read MoreREFLECTING ON 2018
December 30, 2018

What was your 2018 like? What reflections do you have? What were some of your favorite moments this past year? Upon taking a little time reflecting on 2018, I have come up with my three favorite blogs, quotes and Wednesday’s Flowers. For me, 2018 was a good year, though once again it went to fast. In reflecting on Floating Petals specifically, it was another lovely year experiencing the ...
Read MoreFLOWER QUOTE: CHRISTMAS EVE
December 24, 2018

MY TWO CENTS May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve… I know I will never to be too old to search the skies on Christmas Eve. I hope you too look for the wonder and joy of believing in the spirit of Santa and Christmas. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anonymous or also known as ‘Anon’… There are so many quotes out there that are anonymous. It makes me wonder if each person...
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: WAX MALLOW, TURK’S CAP
December 21, 2018

Following the Wax Mallow, Turk's Cap pirouetting flower is a wonderful rosehip-like, red, pulpy fruit that can be used for jelly, syrup or tea. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFLOWER QUOTE: YOU CAN ALWAYS GIVE SOMETHING
December 17, 2018

MY TWO CENTS You can always give something, even if it is only kindness… What better gift to give than kindness. Something that we can all afford, and it not only brings joy to others, but in return brings joy back to you. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Annelies Marie Frank (June 12 1929 – February or March 1945), or better known to most of us as Anne Frank, was the author of this quote. She was born ...
Read MoreFRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: DWARF BOTTLEBRUSH
December 07, 2018

The genus name, Callistemon, is derived from the Greek words 'kallos' meaning "beautiful" and 'stemon' meaning “stamens,” referring to the colorful long stamens, for which this plant is known. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFLOWER QUOTE: NO ACT OF KINDNESS
December 03, 2018

MY TWO CENTS No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted…There is great truth in the simplicity of this quote. What may seem like a small gesture, or maybe in your mind you doubt that it would be worth taking the time to compliment or thank someone, may instead be the best moment of their day. It’s the holiday season, so let’s all take time to pause and be kind in the smallest o...
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